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CrazyRED · 03-22-2018, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by bill7695

To CrazyRed and everyone following this thread. I heard back from Steve at Elite Engineering and he said the amount of oil in my catch can for the mileage I stated was about right. He mentioned that their larger E2 catch can does an even better job at separation and has 30% more capacity.
I will continue to check mine regularly and see if things change as my engine accumulates more mileage. I drive my car normally but just on the weekends and in good weather so we'll see if things change as the engine gets more broken in.
CrazyRed- keep in touch with what's happening with your car since we both have similar situations.
Thanks to everyone for their experiences and suggestions! Bill

That's great news Bill, thank you for the update. My car goes in for a supercharger and meth on Monday so after next week I'll be a little different lol.

I will certainly keep you updated.

Taylortoons · 03-22-2018, 08:35 PM

Me too. Those ounces of oil are super important.

Elite Engineering · 03-23-2018, 10:41 AM

Hey All,

Anyone with any technical questions on this, our cans, or any brand we are happy to provide info. Simply email our Technical Support team direct at: Tech@EliteEngineeringUSA.com

Now, all engines are different as far as how well the rings seat in the critical first few hundred miles of break-in. The rings must penetrate the lubrication barrier to allow the rings to abrade into the shape of the cylinder walls. The cross hatch hone pattern is the abrasive surface that accomplishes this. If the rings do not seat properly by 400-500 miles a hard glaze sets in and covers this hone pattern and that window has passed. So it is iffy when driven easy those first few hundred miles if the rings will seat properly. GM's instructions with a new motor for techs is completely opposite of that in the owners manual for liability concerns, so most follow the owners manual and that results in a certain percentage of engines will use oil when others do not.

So what you will catch in your can has no "standard". The more blow-by, the more compounds will be trapped, the less blow-by the less is trapped.

You also want to make sure after break-in you only run a full synthetic oil for maximum protection.

Now, we can several models to choose from. The base Elite Catch Can, our E2 with greater capacity and efficiency, and our E2-X.

Hope this helps and don't hesitate to email us with any tech questions. Education is key to understanding a very confusing system with so much misinformation out there.

03-22-2018, 08:35 PM	#16
Taylortoons Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Dallas Posts: 482	Me too. Those ounces of oil are super important. __________________ GPI Built Procharger D-1/13 PSI/Race Intercooler/SS3 Cam Kit/Kooks LTH/X- pipe/FIC 1050/E85/3.91 gears/Centerforce Dual Disc clutch/Flowmaster Outlaw/775whp/680tqSOLD

03-23-2018, 10:41 AM	#17
Elite Engineering Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Denver Posts: 1,383	Hey All, Anyone with any technical questions on this, our cans, or any brand we are happy to provide info. Simply email our Technical Support team direct at: Tech@EliteEngineeringUSA.com Now, all engines are different as far as how well the rings seat in the critical first few hundred miles of break-in. The rings must penetrate the lubrication barrier to allow the rings to abrade into the shape of the cylinder walls. The cross hatch hone pattern is the abrasive surface that accomplishes this. If the rings do not seat properly by 400-500 miles a hard glaze sets in and covers this hone pattern and that window has passed. So it is iffy when driven easy those first few hundred miles if the rings will seat properly. GM's instructions with a new motor for techs is completely opposite of that in the owners manual for liability concerns, so most follow the owners manual and that results in a certain percentage of engines will use oil when others do not. So what you will catch in your can has no "standard". The more blow-by, the more compounds will be trapped, the less blow-by the less is trapped. You also want to make sure after break-in you only run a full synthetic oil for maximum protection. Now, we can several models to choose from. The base Elite Catch Can, our E2 with greater capacity and efficiency, and our E2-X. Hope this helps and don't hesitate to email us with any tech questions. Education is key to understanding a very confusing system with so much misinformation out there.